Fint Preps Now/Scoreboard: Baseballtag:blog.mlive.com,2014:/flintjournal/prepsnow/10962008-06-14T01:17:07ZArchived Prep Sports NewsMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceDavison's Trevor Cousineau drafted by Cleveland Indianstag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.10817572008-06-14T01:17:07Z2010-06-25T18:56:55ZTrevor Cousineau's dream has always been to play Major League Baseball, and he hoped attending the University of Arkansas this fall would be a step in that direction. The Cleveland Indians, despite Cousineau's college plan, felt the 6-foot-five lefty had too much promise to not draft and selected him in the 31st round of last week's MLB amateur draft....The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Trevor Cousineau's dream has always been to play Major League Baseball, and he hoped attending the University of Arkansas this fall would be a step in that direction. The Cleveland Indians, despite Cousineau's college plan, felt the 6-foot-five lefty had too much promise to not draft and selected him in the 31st round of last week's MLB amateur draft....
Davison baseball team serves notice to rest of Big Nine with sweep of Flushing, 4-0 league starttag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.9220182008-04-25T16:42:46Z2010-06-25T18:55:28ZPhoto | Patrick HayesTad Dipzinski had big hits for Davison in its wins over Flushing Monday. The Davison baseball team sent a message this week that it will be among the Big Nine's best this season. The Cardinals swept perennial Big Nine power Flushing on Monday and Kearsley Thursday, showing that the team has what it takes to compete for the league title. However, with a huge doubleheader April 28 against Grand Blanc, Davison coach Timm Rye doesn't want to look too far ahead....The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Photo | Patrick HayesTad Dipzinski had big hits for Davison in its wins over Flushing Monday. The Davison baseball team sent a message this week that it will be among the Big Nine's best this season. The Cardinals swept perennial Big Nine power Flushing on Monday and Kearsley Thursday, showing that the team has what it takes to compete for the league title. However, with a huge doubleheader April 28 against Grand Blanc, Davison coach Timm Rye doesn't want to look too far ahead....
Young Genesee Christian baseball team off to hot start this seasontag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.9218732008-04-25T16:17:48Z2010-06-25T18:55:06ZPhoto | Patrick HayesGenesee Christian freshman Michael Rider saw some time on the mound in Monday's game against Faith Baptist. It started with the first practice of the season. That was when Genesee Christian coach Brad Payne told the team what he expected from them. With at least five incoming freshman, some who never played the game before, Payne didn't know what to expect heading into the season. Since then it has been a whirlwind of a season for Payne and the Soldiers....The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Photo | Patrick HayesGenesee Christian freshman Michael Rider saw some time on the mound in Monday's game against Faith Baptist. It started with the first practice of the season. That was when Genesee Christian coach Brad Payne told the team what he expected from them. With at least five incoming freshman, some who never played the game before, Payne didn't know what to expect heading into the season. Since then it has been a whirlwind of a season for Payne and the Soldiers....
Faith Baptist baseball team confident despite graduations of Adam Lowe and Zach Edwardstag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8604492008-04-07T19:31:58Z2010-06-25T18:45:30Z Coach: Doug Lowe. Key Losses: Adam Lowe, Zach Edwards. Key Returnees: T.J. Breil, Jon Knapp, Kameron St. Amand. When Adam Lowe and Zach Edwards graduated last year, Faith Baptist baseball coach Doug Lowe lost two players who were important to the team's success in recent years. However, this season Lowe feels he has some very capable players that have the ability to fill their shoes....The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Coach: Doug Lowe. Key Losses: Adam Lowe, Zach Edwards. Key Returnees: T.J. Breil, Jon Knapp, Kameron St. Amand. When Adam Lowe and Zach Edwards graduated last year, Faith Baptist baseball coach Doug Lowe lost two players who were important to the team's success in recent years. However, this season Lowe feels he has some very capable players that have the ability to fill their shoes....
All-GAC pitcher Chris Allred among nine returners for Bendle baseball teamtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8412652008-03-31T16:12:55Z2010-06-25T18:41:25Z Coach: Brock Place, 3rd year. Last Year: 14-19. Key Losses: Jake Lee, Jesse Davis. Key Returnees: Chris Allred, Devin Marriner, Josh and Jake Schofield, Josh Mikkola, Mike Curtis, Phillip Hodgeson, Kyle Balance, Theron Allen. The Bendle baseball team is at year three under coach Brock Place and he feels the team is ready to make a playoff push and contend for a GAC championship. "We are going to play one inning at a time and see where we are after the season," Place said. "I really believe we will be at the top."...The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Coach: Brock Place, 3rd year. Last Year: 14-19. Key Losses: Jake Lee, Jesse Davis. Key Returnees: Chris Allred, Devin Marriner, Josh and Jake Schofield, Josh Mikkola, Mike Curtis, Phillip Hodgeson, Kyle Balance, Theron Allen. The Bendle baseball team is at year three under coach Brock Place and he feels the team is ready to make a playoff push and contend for a GAC championship. "We are going to play one inning at a time and see where we are after the season," Place said. "I really believe we will be at the top."...
Clio coach Tom Webber leading veteran-laden baseball team into seasontag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8416782008-03-31T17:55:53Z2010-06-25T18:18:39Z Coach: Tom Webber, second season. Last year: 17-14 overall, fourth in the Metro League. Key Losses: Brad Moore, Josh Clark. Key returnees: Tyler Hooks, Mike VanAlst, Mike Kalmar, Kash Roggentine, Brandon Rushton, Fletcher Spears, Daniel Refice, Tyler Baricska, Roger Christensen, Zach Traver, Josh Stevens. After turning in a winning season and capturing the Greater Flint Tournament last spring in what was a rebuilding year, the Clio baseball team is looking for bigger and better things this season. With all but two players back from last year, expectations are running high this season....Greg Chrapek | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/gchrapek/index.html
Coach: Tom Webber, second season. Last year: 17-14 overall, fourth in the Metro League. Key Losses: Brad Moore, Josh Clark. Key returnees: Tyler Hooks, Mike VanAlst, Mike Kalmar, Kash Roggentine, Brandon Rushton, Fletcher Spears, Daniel Refice, Tyler Baricska, Roger Christensen, Zach Traver, Josh Stevens. After turning in a winning season and capturing the Greater Flint Tournament last spring in what was a rebuilding year, the Clio baseball team is looking for bigger and better things this season. With all but two players back from last year, expectations are running high this season....
First year coach Don Dennis leads youth movement on Faith High baseball teamtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8416632008-03-31T17:45:29Z2010-06-25T18:18:32Z Coach: Don Dennis. Key Loss: Joel Dennis. Key Returnees: Tyler Clark, Wade Hodge, Kameron Driskell. As a first-year coach, Don Dennis will have his hands full with a very young Faith High baseball team. However, he is confident the 12 players on the team will come around to his teachings. "We are starting the year with a lot of underclassman, but they will only make us stronger in years to come," Dennis said. "This season is going to be a learning process for not only the kids, but for myself, but I am confident we can get through the year just fine."...The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Coach: Don Dennis. Key Loss: Joel Dennis. Key Returnees: Tyler Clark, Wade Hodge, Kameron Driskell. As a first-year coach, Don Dennis will have his hands full with a very young Faith High baseball team. However, he is confident the 12 players on the team will come around to his teachings. "We are starting the year with a lot of underclassman, but they will only make us stronger in years to come," Dennis said. "This season is going to be a learning process for not only the kids, but for myself, but I am confident we can get through the year just fine."...
Valley Christian Academy baseball players have league, district titles on their mindstag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8416532008-03-31T17:35:26Z2010-06-25T18:18:25Z Coach: Tom Forgo. Last Year: 10-10. Key Loss: Grant McClure. Key Returnees: Jeremy McDaniels, Daylean Collins Jacob Little, Ryan Little. By talking to his team through the first week of practice, Valley Christian baseball coach Tom Forgo said the overwhelming feeling he got from the team was anything short of a league and district championship this season would be a let down....The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Coach: Tom Forgo. Last Year: 10-10. Key Loss: Grant McClure. Key Returnees: Jeremy McDaniels, Daylean Collins Jacob Little, Ryan Little. By talking to his team through the first week of practice, Valley Christian baseball coach Tom Forgo said the overwhelming feeling he got from the team was anything short of a league and district championship this season would be a let down....
Four starting pitchers return for Genesee Christian baseball teamtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8416402008-03-31T17:23:56Z2010-06-25T18:18:12Z Coach: Brad Payne. Last Year: 13-14. Key Loss: Kevin Solt. Key Returnees: Travis Forsmark, Travis Lilly, Tyler Scott, Brandon Payne. As the Genesee Christian baseball team prepares for the upcoming season, coach Brad Payne is taking a mildly optimistic approach to the season. With four starting pitchers returning, you can see why Payne feels this way, however he has nine newcomers on the roster this season he hopes will aid in the success of the team. "We just have to see how the season revolves and see what happens from there," Payne said....The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Coach: Brad Payne. Last Year: 13-14. Key Loss: Kevin Solt. Key Returnees: Travis Forsmark, Travis Lilly, Tyler Scott, Brandon Payne. As the Genesee Christian baseball team prepares for the upcoming season, coach Brad Payne is taking a mildly optimistic approach to the season. With four starting pitchers returning, you can see why Payne feels this way, however he has nine newcomers on the roster this season he hopes will aid in the success of the team. "We just have to see how the season revolves and see what happens from there," Payne said....
Atherton coach Robert McAllister trying to build confidence of young teamtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8413302008-03-31T16:31:50Z2010-06-25T18:18:00Z Coach: Robert McAllister, first year. Key Returnees: Kyle Dotson, Phil Eggert, Adam Peck, Ben Shepard. Staying positive is something first-year coach Robert McAllister can't stress enough to the Atherton baseball team. "We need to stay positive when things aren't going well for us on the field," McAllister said. "We are trying to start a new attitude and feeling towards baseball in our conference. So we can do nothing but improve. We have a tough schedule this year and every opponent will be a challenge, but I believe it will be a challenge that my kids will be ready to face head on. As far as where I think we will finish this year, we shall see."...The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Coach: Robert McAllister, first year. Key Returnees: Kyle Dotson, Phil Eggert, Adam Peck, Ben Shepard. Staying positive is something first-year coach Robert McAllister can't stress enough to the Atherton baseball team. "We need to stay positive when things aren't going well for us on the field," McAllister said. "We are trying to start a new attitude and feeling towards baseball in our conference. So we can do nothing but improve. We have a tough schedule this year and every opponent will be a challenge, but I believe it will be a challenge that my kids will be ready to face head on. As far as where I think we will finish this year, we shall see."...
Bentley baseball team optimistic about season under first-year coach Jason Temeztag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8412932008-03-31T16:20:18Z2010-06-25T18:17:52Z Coach: Jason Temez, first year. Key Loss: Josh McDaniel. Key Returnees: Joey Jerisk, Johnny Spencer, Billy Wells, Tyler Rix. First-year Bentley baseball coach Jason Temez is extremely optimistic as the Bulldogs prepare for the upcoming season. "We have a very deep team and the kids will be competing all year long for playing time," he said. "It is good problem to have as a coach. I just have to make sure I am putting the players in the right positions to be successful. We have a lot of players who are able to pitch and that will help out a lot. I think we have a chance to win a lot of ball games this year and I am very excited to start the season."...The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Coach: Jason Temez, first year. Key Loss: Josh McDaniel. Key Returnees: Joey Jerisk, Johnny Spencer, Billy Wells, Tyler Rix. First-year Bentley baseball coach Jason Temez is extremely optimistic as the Bulldogs prepare for the upcoming season. "We have a very deep team and the kids will be competing all year long for playing time," he said. "It is good problem to have as a coach. I just have to make sure I am putting the players in the right positions to be successful. We have a lot of players who are able to pitch and that will help out a lot. I think we have a chance to win a lot of ball games this year and I am very excited to start the season."...
Lake Fenton baseball coach Eric Doyle optimistic about upcoming seasontag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8412322008-03-31T15:55:54Z2010-06-25T18:17:20Z Coach: Eric Doyle, second year. Last Year: 10-22. Key Returnees: Jake Kirk, Matt Taneyhill, D.J. McGlaughlin, Nick Stafford, Kyle Smith. After going through some growing pains last season, the Lake Fenton baseball team returns some talent back to the field and looks to make a run at the GAC. "I'm extremely encouraged by our progress," said coach Eric Doyle. "We have a key group of seniors to build around that will provide leadership to a fairly young lineup. We will show tremendous improvement in the way we play the game and I'm excited about where we are headed."...Nic McNenlyhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/nmcnenly/index.html
Coach: Eric Doyle, second year. Last Year: 10-22. Key Returnees: Jake Kirk, Matt Taneyhill, D.J. McGlaughlin, Nick Stafford, Kyle Smith. After going through some growing pains last season, the Lake Fenton baseball team returns some talent back to the field and looks to make a run at the GAC. "I'm extremely encouraged by our progress," said coach Eric Doyle. "We have a key group of seniors to build around that will provide leadership to a fairly young lineup. We will show tremendous improvement in the way we play the game and I'm excited about where we are headed."...
Holly baseball team hoping to make up for losses of co-MVPs Ben Latoni and Jeff Shafertag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8412192008-03-31T15:45:04Z2010-06-25T18:17:09Z Coach: Matt Parker. Last Year: 5-11 Metro, 9-17 overall. Key Losses: Ben Latoni, Jeff Shafer, Korey Chenoweth, Matt Flate, Michael Ray. Key Returnees: Spencer Nimmo, Travis Carter, Brandon Levenick, Ryan Duva, Erik Allen, Chris Newman. The Holly baseball team is looking to improve in the Metro League, but the Bronchos will have their work cut out for them after losing their co-MVPs in Ben Latoni and Jeff Shafer....Nic McNenlyhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/nmcnenly/index.html
Coach: Matt Parker. Last Year: 5-11 Metro, 9-17 overall. Key Losses: Ben Latoni, Jeff Shafer, Korey Chenoweth, Matt Flate, Michael Ray. Key Returnees: Spencer Nimmo, Travis Carter, Brandon Levenick, Ryan Duva, Erik Allen, Chris Newman. The Holly baseball team is looking to improve in the Metro League, but the Bronchos will have their work cut out for them after losing their co-MVPs in Ben Latoni and Jeff Shafer....
Kearsley baseball coach Tim Phipps says team will be improved, despite youthtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8412592008-03-31T15:45:00Z2010-06-25T18:17:00Z Coach: Tim Phipps. Last Year: 1-27. Key Losses: Tim Lewis, Ian Shears, Steve Hill. Key Returnees: Jarrad Lorenz, Nick Manningham. After enduring a rough season a year ago, Kearsley coach Tim Phipps is confident the Hornets can turn things around this season. "I expect us to be young, but very much improved," Phipps said. "We have 13 juniors on the team and at any time I could be starting nine juniors. I feel we will be very competitive against the teams we play."...The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Coach: Tim Phipps. Last Year: 1-27. Key Losses: Tim Lewis, Ian Shears, Steve Hill. Key Returnees: Jarrad Lorenz, Nick Manningham. After enduring a rough season a year ago, Kearsley coach Tim Phipps is confident the Hornets can turn things around this season. "I expect us to be young, but very much improved," Phipps said. "We have 13 juniors on the team and at any time I could be starting nine juniors. I feel we will be very competitive against the teams we play."...
Fenton baseball team hopes returning experience leads to strong Metro showingtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8411992008-03-31T15:35:41Z2010-06-25T18:16:50Z Coach: Chad Logan. Last Year: 13-17, fourth in Metro. Key Losses: Kyle Hamilton, Sean Alexander. Key Returnees: Pete Renaud, Tom Koresh, Ty Hamilton, Steve Noriega, Josh Rollier, Logan Penwell. The Fenton baseball team needs to find consistency in order to be able to win the Metro League this season. "Every year our goal is to win the Metro and some of the tournaments," said coach Chad Logan. "If we replace what we lost, I think we'll do fine."...Nic McNenlyhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/nmcnenly/index.html
Coach: Chad Logan. Last Year: 13-17, fourth in Metro. Key Losses: Kyle Hamilton, Sean Alexander. Key Returnees: Pete Renaud, Tom Koresh, Ty Hamilton, Steve Noriega, Josh Rollier, Logan Penwell. The Fenton baseball team needs to find consistency in order to be able to win the Metro League this season. "Every year our goal is to win the Metro and some of the tournaments," said coach Chad Logan. "If we replace what we lost, I think we'll do fine."...
All-Stater Jared Cowan and Trevor Cousineau lead Davison baseball team this seasontag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8411842008-03-31T15:25:33Z2010-06-25T18:16:44Z Coach: Tim Rye, 21st Year. Last Year: 19-12-1, 9-3, Big Nine. Key Losses: Garrett Stephens, Zach Warson. Key Returnees: Jared Cowan, Trevor Cousineau, Tad Dipzinski, Kaleb Forr, Chad Hoover, Nick Creason, Bobby Sanchez, Oliver Saylor. With two of the top players in the state on the same team, you would think there would be pressure surrounding the Davison baseball team heading into the upcoming season, but it's business as usual for the Cardinals....The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kbach/index.html
Coach: Tim Rye, 21st Year. Last Year: 19-12-1, 9-3, Big Nine. Key Losses: Garrett Stephens, Zach Warson. Key Returnees: Jared Cowan, Trevor Cousineau, Tad Dipzinski, Kaleb Forr, Chad Hoover, Nick Creason, Bobby Sanchez, Oliver Saylor. With two of the top players in the state on the same team, you would think there would be pressure surrounding the Davison baseball team heading into the upcoming season, but it's business as usual for the Cardinals....
Experience a big plus for Linden baseball teamtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8412442008-03-31T15:24:36Z2010-06-25T18:16:29Z Coach: Spencer Bodzick, third season. Last Year: 5-11, seventh in Metro. Key Losses: Dustin Maynar, Joe Fetterhoff. Key Returnees: Chad Pougnet, Adam Morrow, Josh Deshano, John Ingamells, Mike Wierenga. Experience could prove to be the Linden baseball team's strength this season as several seasoned players return. "We want to improve over last year," said coach Spencer Bodzick. "Our goal is to finish in the top three or four in the league and to compete with teams like Oxford. They seem to be at the top of the league and I just hope our leadership can take us through the tough, little problems me might have. We know every week is going to be important so we'll just go one week at a time."...Nic McNenlyhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/nmcnenly/index.html
Coach: Spencer Bodzick, third season. Last Year: 5-11, seventh in Metro. Key Losses: Dustin Maynar, Joe Fetterhoff. Key Returnees: Chad Pougnet, Adam Morrow, Josh Deshano, John Ingamells, Mike Wierenga. Experience could prove to be the Linden baseball team's strength this season as several seasoned players return. "We want to improve over last year," said coach Spencer Bodzick. "Our goal is to finish in the top three or four in the league and to compete with teams like Oxford. They seem to be at the top of the league and I just hope our leadership can take us through the tough, little problems me might have. We know every week is going to be important so we'll just go one week at a time."...
Despite loss of top pitchers Trevor Cope and Trevor L'Hommedieu, Swartz Creek baseball team has enough to competetag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8411672008-03-31T15:15:45Z2010-06-25T18:16:21Z Coach: Lance Seigwald, first season. Last Year: 12-4, third in Metro. Key Losses: Trevor L'Hommedieu, Trevor Cope, Justin Collins, Garrett Mancillas, Donovan Youngs, Adam Edwards, Ray Reaves. Key Returnees: Damian Keehn, Chad Walls, Brandon Jacobs, Phillip Lougheed, Kevin Lane, Steven Estock. The Swartz Creek baseball team will have to rely on its defense if it hopes to contend for the Metro League title this season. Just one season ago, Swartz Creek enjoyed its best season since 1998, but a new coach and some key graduates bring change....Nic McNenlyhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/nmcnenly/index.html
Coach: Lance Seigwald, first season. Last Year: 12-4, third in Metro. Key Losses: Trevor L'Hommedieu, Trevor Cope, Justin Collins, Garrett Mancillas, Donovan Youngs, Adam Edwards, Ray Reaves. Key Returnees: Damian Keehn, Chad Walls, Brandon Jacobs, Phillip Lougheed, Kevin Lane, Steven Estock. The Swartz Creek baseball team will have to rely on its defense if it hopes to contend for the Metro League title this season. Just one season ago, Swartz Creek enjoyed its best season since 1998, but a new coach and some key graduates bring change....
Carman-Ainsworth baseball team reloading after losing key players to graduationtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8411412008-03-31T15:05:29Z2010-06-25T18:16:16Z Coach: John Fitzko, sixth season. Last year: 16-14-1 overall, third in the Big Nine. Key returnees: Aaron Goodman, Brett Isaacson, Rich Beaugard. Key Losses: Eugene Blackwell, Josh Loy, Brian Crawford. After turning in one of the best seasons in recent team history, the Carman-Ainsworth baseball team is looking at a rebuilding project this spring. Last year's team was in the hunt for a Big Nine title up until the final night of the conference season....Greg Chrapek | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/gchrapek/index.html
Coach: John Fitzko, sixth season. Last year: 16-14-1 overall, third in the Big Nine. Key returnees: Aaron Goodman, Brett Isaacson, Rich Beaugard. Key Losses: Eugene Blackwell, Josh Loy, Brian Crawford. After turning in one of the best seasons in recent team history, the Carman-Ainsworth baseball team is looking at a rebuilding project this spring. Last year's team was in the hunt for a Big Nine title up until the final night of the conference season....
Goodrich High School baseball team hopes to repeat as Genesee Area Conference Red championstag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/prepsnow//1096.8411052008-03-31T14:55:53Z2010-06-25T18:16:02Z Coach: Bob Foreback, 14th season. Last year: 14-2 Genesee Area Conference (first), 29-8 overall. Lost to North Branch (5-4) in Division 2 district final. Key Losses: Dusty Bourassa, Tom Holton, Ty Purdy and Ben Gilliam. Key Returnees: Seniors Brett Johnson, Nick Bourassa, Rami Mustafa, juniors Caleb Jones, Steve Hughes, Joe Zito and Luke Harrison, sophomores Jake Bourassa and Bobby Short. Newcomers: Seniors Dustin Smith and Javie Perozo, juniors Kyler Elsworth, Kyle Fitch, Luke Jensen and Steve Worley. The combination of solid pitching and timely hitting put the Goodrich baseball team on a track last year to wade deep into the postseason save for a hiccup against North Branch in the district final. Goodrich has nine returning players off a team that won 29 games and captured its 10th league title in 12 years. Goodrich batters hit .354 overall (.390 in the GAC) and pitchers boasted a 2.26 ERA with 22 wins among their prime starters. ...Eric DeMink | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/edemink/index.html
Coach: Bob Foreback, 14th season. Last year: 14-2 Genesee Area Conference (first), 29-8 overall. Lost to North Branch (5-4) in Division 2 district final. Key Losses: Dusty Bourassa, Tom Holton, Ty Purdy and Ben Gilliam. Key Returnees: Seniors Brett Johnson, Nick Bourassa, Rami Mustafa, juniors Caleb Jones, Steve Hughes, Joe Zito and Luke Harrison, sophomores Jake Bourassa and Bobby Short. Newcomers: Seniors Dustin Smith and Javie Perozo, juniors Kyler Elsworth, Kyle Fitch, Luke Jensen and Steve Worley. The combination of solid pitching and timely hitting put the Goodrich baseball team on a track last year to wade deep into the postseason save for a hiccup against North Branch in the district final. Goodrich has nine returning players off a team that won 29 games and captured its 10th league title in 12 years. Goodrich batters hit .354 overall (.390 in the GAC) and pitchers boasted a 2.26 ERA with 22 wins among their prime starters. ...